123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2137		LR 3068(02)
	An Act To Clarify the Licensing Requirements for Aquaculturists and Allow for the Appropriate Handling of Bycatch from Aquaculture Lease Sites
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
	Committee: Marine Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This act requires that  individuals with aquaculture leases on which molluscan bivalve shellfish is grown must hold a harvester license in order to remove, possess, transport and sell cultured shellfish.  By Department of Marine Resources policy such indiviuals are already encouraged to hold this license and, according to the Department, most do.  Therefore, any potential revenue increase associated with license fees would be minimal.